The California Mallards beat the Texas Isotopes, 5-2, at Arlington Park. California first baseman Iván Zapata earned player of the game honors with an outstanding performance. He hit 2 home runs, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 3. Víctor Sepúlveda was the winning pitcher. Over 7 innings, he allowed 1 run on 5 hits, with no walks and 3 strikeouts. The Mallards bumped their record to 60-55 with this latest triumph.

The Mallards got a big at-bat from designated hitter Yves Chevalier. For the game, Chevalier went 1 for 4 with a home run, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. In the top of the second, with a runner on 1st, he stroked a 2-run home run. His 7th home run of the season gave California a 2-1 lead.

"I'm a bit of a clubhouse prankster," said Chevalier. "But it's all business when we're on the field."